“Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.” by Nissim Ezekiel is a satirical poem that humorously criticizes the way semi-educated individuals in India try to mimic Western accents and manners while speaking English. The poem is set at a farewell party for Miss Pushpa, who is depicted as someone about to leave for a foreign country. Read More English Summaries.
Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S Summary
Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S Summary in English
Addressing to his friends, the poet says that their dear sister is departing for foreign in two- three days. They are arranging a party for her happy journey. Miss Pushpa is a sweet lady with all smiling not only externally but also internally. She smiles and smiles even if there is no reason for it. She smiles only because she feels, she should smile. She belongs to a very high family. Her father was a renowned advocate in Bulsar or Surat. The poet doesn’t remember exactly. The poet refers to Surat for he has another memory about that place when once he had stayed with his uncle’s old friend whose wife cooked nicely.
Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S
Pushpa is popular among people. Whenever the poet asks her for anything she readily answers “just now only I will do it”. It shows her spirit. The poet always appreciates her good spirit. Pushpa never says ‘no’ to anything. As, she is leaving now for improving her prospect, the poet wishes all his best for her happy journey. Then, the poet invites the other speakers to sum up the farewell party.